| Self-Storage |
| Pickup & Delivery Storage |
| Comparison |
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| Self-Storage |
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Pack and store items into a Storage unit by your-self.
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| Advantages |
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Pack and Store items in the Storage Unit as you wanted. The unit can be locked with your own lock and key for added security. |
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Access to your Storage Unit at any time (when the facility is open) |
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Storage Facility can be selected by you (generally closer to you) |
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Size and type of Storage Unit can be selected based on the items stored |
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Items can be stored at and retrieved from Storage Facility as needed |
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Suitable for short-term storage of small house-hold items |
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| Disadvantages |
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All the items must be packed and transported to the Storage Facility by yourself. Some facilities may provide pickup and delivery for additional charges. |
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Self-Storage Facility must be inspected for proper security and maintenance features |
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No paying for rest of the rental/lease term |
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Truck must be rented and driven to the Storage Facility to store OR retrieve items |
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Storage Unit size must be calculated properly based on the items stored to avoid un-used storage space |
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| Pickup & Deliver Storage |
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You pack all the items and they store them.
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| Advantages |
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ONLY pack the items in the given container and they pick it up and load into the storage truck. Containers are unloaded, stored and loaded in the Storage Facility by them. |
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Truck does not need to be rented, and it does not to be driven to the facility |
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Generally there is only one size of the Storage Units. But multiple units can be rented |
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Your changing storage needs can be easily met |
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More secure because access to the storage space can be easily monitored |
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Suitable for long-term storage of big house-hold items like sofa set |
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| Disadvantages |
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Items are stored and maintained in the Facility by the Storage Facility personnel |
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Storage unit can be accessed with prior notice or appointment |
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Storage facility is fixed and selected by Pickup & Deliver Storage Service provider |
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Storage Unit size is fixed for all Storage needs |
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Items can be stored and retrieved based on the storage schedule or prior notice |
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| Comparison |
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Following table summarizes the important features of Self-Storage and Pickup & Delivery Storage Services:
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| Feature |
Slef-Storage |
Pickup & Deliver Storage |
| Packing |
You |
You |
| Pickup & Deliver |
You |
Them |
| Accessibility |
Easy |
Prior Appointment |
| Item Retrieval |
Any time |
Prior notice |
| Storage Facility |
Selected by You |
Fixed |
| Storage Unit size |
Different sizes |
One size |
| Security |
Must be Verified |
More Secure |
| Truck Renal |
Needed |
Not Needed |
| Insurance coverage |
Yes |
Yes |
| Changing Needs |
Planned |
Easily Met |
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